Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, April 1, 1993 TAG: 9303310395
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: W-13 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: BY FRANCES STEBBINS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
RELIGION BRIEFS
Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week; and in the Christian tradition, many programs to recall the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are scheduled in Roanoke Valley churchesOn Monday, the first night of Passover will be observed in Jewish homes as a remembrance of the deliverance of God's people from Egyptian tyranny.
Congregations, such as Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, that adhere to the Eastern Orthodox schedule will begin celebration of Easter on April 18.
\ UNITY OF ROANOKE VALLEY will begin services to celebrate Jesus' resurrection Wednesday at 7 p.m. with with Communion. Child care will be provided.
A meditation on Jesus' last words is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Good Friday. Easter Sunday will begin with a sunrise service on the patio at 2200 Green Ridge Road. A light breakfast will be served at 7:45.
Traditional flower services will begin at 9 and 11 a.m.
\ JOEL BUFFINGTON, formerly of Lakeland, Fla., has joined the staff of Lakeside Baptist Church in Salem. The 27-year-old will serve as associate minister in charge of youth work. Buffington will work with the Rev. Art Hearne, senior pastor.
\ THE EMMANUEL SINGERS, a 40-voice choral group from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga., will perform Sunday at 11 a.m. at Christian Life Fellowship, 307 N. Bruffey St. in Salem. The group represents a Pentecostal Holiness school and travels widely through the Southeast.
An Easter musical drama, "Jesus Shall Reign," also will be presented three times at the church. Performances will be April 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and on Easter morning at 11. A nursery will be provided.
Deadline for religion briefs for Neighbors is Thursday. Material must be delivered to Neighbors Religion Briefs, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke 24010, by noon in order to run in the following Thursday edition.